The Giver: Chapters 19-20

In the book, "Release" is actually murder.

• True

• False

Why was Jonas confused when he first saw the room where the twin's release took place in chapter 19?

• He’s confused because he expected something grand and ceremonial

• He's confused because he thought there would be a doorway to Elsewhere

• He's confused because he did not think there was a room for release

How does Jonas's role as Receiver allow him to understand what had happened to the twin?

• The wisdom given to him from the memory of war helps him understand the twin had died.

• The wisdom given to him from the memory of war helps him understand that the twin fell asleep.

• The wisdom given to him from the memory of war help him understand that the twin was being released.

How does witnessing the twin’s release affect Jonas?

• Jonas is shocked and angry

• Jonas is calm and accepts this as a apart of his community

• Jonas is happy that the twin gets to live life in Elsewhere

• Jonas is confused

Which quote would answer the question:  How does witnessing the twin’s release affect Jonas?

• “Jonas felt a ripping sensation inside of himself, the feeling of terrible pain clawing its way forward to emerge in a cry.” (189)

• “‘Don’t you remember that you are allowed to ask anyone anything?’” (183)

• “He felt the choking sensation. Once again he saw the face of the light-haired, bloodied soldier as the life left his eyes. The memory came back.” (188)

• “‘It’s just an ordinary room,’ he commented. ‘I thought maybe they’d have it in the Auditorium, so that everybody could come. All the Old go to Ceremonies of Release.” (184)

Which piece of evidence helps answer this question:

How does Jonas’s role as The Receiver allow him to understand what has happened to the twin?

•  “With an odd, shocked feeling, Jonas recognized the gestures and posture and expressions. They were familiar. He had seen them before.” (187-188)

• “Jonas felt a ripping sensation inside of himself, the feeling of terrible pain clawing its way forward to emerge in a cry.” (189)

• “‘Don’t you remember that you are allowed to ask anyone anything?’” (183)

• “‘It’s just an ordinary room,’ he commented. ‘I thought maybe they’d have it in the Auditorium, so that everybody could come. All the Old go to Ceremonies of Release.” (184)

Which pieces of evidence would help answer this question:

How does seeing the room where the twin’s release will take place affect Jonas?

• “‘It’s just an ordinary room,’ he commented. ‘I thought maybe they’d have it in the Auditorium, so that everybody could come. All the Old go to Ceremonies of Release.” (184)

• “‘Don’t you remember that you are allowed to ask anyone anything?’” (183)

•  “He felt the choking sensation. Once again he saw the face of the light-haired, bloodied soldier as the life left his eyes. The memory came back.” (188)

• “Jonas felt a ripping sensation inside of himself, the feeling of terrible pain clawing its way forward to emerge in a cry.” (189)

Why does the author choose to have Jonas’s father speak to the twin he releases the same way he speaks to Gabe in chapter 19?

• To show that Jonas’s father thinks the twin could be good friends with Gabe.

• To show that Jonas’s father is childish and speaks in that tone all day at work.

• To show that Jonas’s father thinks what he’s doing is completely normal and okay.

• To show that Jonas’s father wants to take the twin home and care for him like he has for Gabe.

Why does the Giver keep telling Jonas to be quiet and watch during the Release in Chapter 19?

• The Giver wants Jonas to see for himself what takes place during a release.

• The Giver thinks Jonas’s father is disgraceful, and he wants Jonas to understand why.

• The Giver feels like Jonas needs to suffer as much as possible to become a good Receiver.

• The Giver wants Jonas to know what happens during a release so he can tell the rest of his community about it.

In Chapter 20, Jonas and the Giver start to plan Jonas's escape from the community.

• True

• False